Should You Date Right-Brained or Left-Brained People?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Should You Date Right-Brained or Left-Brained People?
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About This Quiz

While it might seem like there are all sorts of different types of people in the world, a lot of people say that there are only two: left-brained people and right-brained people. Left-brained people are way more logical, methodical and analytical. These people would make good scientists and businessmen. On the other hand, people with right-leaning brains are more intuitive, thoughtful, creative and artistic.

What type of person should you date? It might seem kind of easy at first. If you're left-brained then you should hang out with someone left-brained, and if you're right-brained you should hang out with someone right-brained, right? Well not so fast, there is the whole "opposites attract" thing to think about. If you're all mellow and laid back, then maybe you need someone who is uptight and task driven to keep you in the real world so you can get things accomplished. And if you're the kind of person that is all wound up all the time, then maybe you need someone in your life who is mellow to get you to stop and smell the roses from time to time. 

What kind of person is best for you romantically, left-brained or right-brained? Take this quiz to find out.

Do you try to solve problems even before they happen?
Yes, I always do that.
No, but I wouldn't mind if my partner did.
I hardly ever do that.
I don't even know what you're talking about.

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Do you like to date emotional people?
I can't stand emotional people.
No, but it does me some good.
For the most part, I do.
Yes, it makes me feel alive.

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Do you like to plan?
Yes. I live for planning!
Well, I try to plan as much as possible.
No, but sometimes it helps to have someone plan for me.
No, I live by the seat of my pants.

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Who are you most like on "Star Trek?"
Mr. Spock
Dr. McCoy
Captain Kirk
Scotty

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You want to go out to dinner next weekend. What do you do?
Do an Internet search of reviews and make reservations.
Make reservations at a place you heard was good.
Make a plan to go to a specific restaurant and hope you get in.
Just figure it out last minute.

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What do you do if you text the person you're dating and they don't text you back?
Worry. What if they are in trouble?
Get irritated.
Text them again.
Nothing. Who cares?

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Do you worry a lot?
Constantly
Pretty often
Not very often
I don't worry at all.

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How do you feel if the person you're dating wants to get up early on the weekend?
Happy! I get up early too!
Fine. It is good for me to get up early.
A little irritated
I am not doing it That is a deal breaker.

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Would you ever do a threesome?
No. Are you kidding?
Umm. That seems complicated.
I might.
Sign me up.

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You have had two drinks and you feel a little tipsy. What should your date do?
Drive me home!
Ask me if I feel OK to have another.
Buy me another then drive me home.
Buy me 5 more! We can take a cab.

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Are you good at remembering people's names?
I never forget names.
Yes, I am pretty good.
Not that good
I am awful at that.

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The person you're dating didn't get you anything for your birthday, what do you do?
Dump that person.
Cry
Talk to them about how it hurt me.
Nothing. I am just happy I don't have to get them anything for theirs.

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Is Valentine's Day a big deal?
Yes, it shows how much people care.
Kind of
Not really
Nope. Just another day.

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Does it bother you when you get lost?
It drives me crazy.
Well, no one likes that.
A little, which is why it helps to date someone that is good at that stuff.
No, it just means there is a new adventure coming up.

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Would you like lazy Sundays with your partner?
That sounds awful. I need to do something.
No, but it would be good for me to relax.
That doesn't sound bad.
I like to be lazy every day.

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Do you mind if the person you're dating flirts with other people?
Obviously
Sure, that would bother most people.
Not if they aren't obvious about it.
No, who cares?

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Do you take insults toward you seriously?
Yes, I get really upset about that kind of stuff.
I can, it depends.
I try not to.
No, life is too short.

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Why didn't your last relationship work out?
They were too immature.
We didn't connect.
We fought a lot
They were too uptight.

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How many times have you been in love?
I don't think I ever have.
Once
2-3 times
4 or more times

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Do you think you have a soulmate?
I don't believe in that.
I don't think so.
Maybe
Of course

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Have you ever done it with more than one person in the same day?
No. That is disgusting.
No, that is odd.
No, but that sounds fun.
Yup

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What is your type?
The intellectual
The nerd
The loner
The party boy

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Are you funny?
Well, no.
How would I know?
I think so.
Totally

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What do you like most from a partner?
A good mind
Trustworthiness
A hot body
Good in the sack

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Where would you go on a first date?
A coffee shop
A wine bar
A nice restaurant
A dive bar

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What is your favorite kind of music?
Classical
Rock
Punk
Rap

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How many sexual partners have you had?
Less than 3
4-10
10-20
More than 20

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Do you expect to get lucky on the first date?
Seriously? Gross.
No, that isn't my scene.
Well, maybe
I hope so.

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Do you believe in love at first sight?
Don't be ridiculous.
I think that is just in fairytales.
It is rare, but it happens.
For sure

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Where do you want to live?
The suburbs
The country
A small city
A big city

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